Aberdeen: MS walk Saturday

May 01, 2008

The annual Aberdeen walk to advance multiple sclerosis research starts at 10 a.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church, 1732 S. Main St. Registration for the Christopher&Banks MS Walk begins at 9 a.m. at the church. The 3-mile route follows mainly city walking paths. Last year about 100 took the Aberdeen walk and raised about $10,000, said Janey Case of the Sioux Falls regional office of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. It looks possible that even more will be raised this year, she said. “Registration is looking good for this year.” Walkers participate as teams or individuals and set their own goals as to how much they want to raise, Case said. Walkers raise funds by asking for pledges. Proceeds go for research and for programs and services for people with multiple sclerosis. Reporter Russ Keen; (605) 622-2317 or 1-800-925-4100 ext. 317; rkeen@aberdeennews.com